The key word in the headline above is "knowingly." As you may know by now, COVID-19 is a sneaky virus and you can be unaware that you’re carrying it. And even though you may not feel sick, you can infect …
Getting a Divorce During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Divorce is complicated, even in the best of times. But when outside forces like a pandemic or natural disaster come into play, the rules surrounding the typical legal process can change. The COVID-19 virus has caused many courts to shut down and …
What Are the Legal Consequences of Violating a Shelter-in-Place Order, Quarantine, or Curfew?
Many of the country’s busiest cities have become ghost towns lately because of shelter-in-place orders and curfews. Experts say that these tactics have worked in mitigating the spread of COVID-19 in places like China and South Korea. But getting Americans …
Unemployment and the New Economic Stimulus Package
On Friday, March 24, the U.S. Congress passed a historic economic stimulus package ? the largest in American history at $2 trillion ? in an effort to save the economy, and to provide badly-needed relief to unemployed workers and families. …
Roundup: Pet Adoption Laws You Should Know
In the animal adoption world, there are plenty of regulations. Most are focused on the welfare of the animal, but some come at the frustration and heartache of the people adopting them. Read on for more information about the rules …
What Are Your Legal Rights During a Quarantine?
Being stuck in a lockdown or a quarantine can be frightening. As bad as forced isolation can be, the worst part can be the uncertainty of what might lie ahead. Unfortunately, that’s the price each of us pays when governments …
Immigration Law Cases and COVID-19
COVID-19 has become an unprecedented pandemic, making it a confusing and frightening time for most Americans. This fear, however, is much worse for non-citizens, particularly those who have pending cases and whose status in the U.S. is not secure. This …
Relief for Some Tenants and Landlords on the Horizon
With April 1 approaching soon, businesses closing, and the coronavirus pandemic showing no signs of slowing down, many tenants are worrying about how they will make their next rent payments. Landlords are worried too, because too many missed rent payments …
Is It Legal to Resell Hand Sanitizer and Toilet Paper?
The coronavirus crisis is reordering everyday life in America in a hurry for a large portion of the population. One of the ways that is happening is the rapid disappearance of everyday products that we assumed would always be available: …
Things You (Probably) Never Thought to Ask About COVID-19
Here are the answers to questions you may not have thought about during this pandemic, like when you can tell someone to stay away from you, what happens if you don’t walk your pet, whether you can press charges against …